If you've dreamed of owning an 1800's stone farmhouse, but knew you'd miss being in close proximity to shops, restaurants, schools, and other aspects of day-to-day life, this is your opportunity to own a circa 1875 beauty within walking distance of West Reading and Wyomissing. This beloved family home, available for the first in 80 years, also comes with an entire ACRE, partially fenced, offering privacy, cool shade, and plenty of room for children, dogs, and hobbies. Perched above the sidewalk, the home overlooks a quiet road with views of leafy Wyomissing and the city. While there's ample parking for visitors, you won't personally need it since there's an attached 2-car garage. A slate-floored entryway with built-in cabinetry helps to keep the hardwood floors in good condition, with plenty of space for rain or snow boots and coats. An additional door, helping to keep out the cold air on chilly days, leads into the open foyer, an ideal spot for a table with a welcoming lamp, plants for the houseplant enthusiast, a Christmas tree during the holiday season, or an armoire for more coats and jackets. This area is bathed in natural light from the 7-foot arched window on the landing of the stairwell. From this foyer area, one can directly access the spacious family room with its stone mantel and backyard access, the formal dining room, a hall closet, the powder room, and an office/potential 5th bedroom with built-in book shelves. The kitchen is conveniently located off the dining room with lovely views of the expansive backyard. There's direct access from here to the garden and to the basement and garage. Multi-tasking will come easily, as the washer and dryer are located here, as well. However, if one desires a larger kitchen work space or more cabinets, the washer and dryer hook-up in the basement remains an option. Upstairs, a generously sized primary bedroom with a built-in closet and en-suite bathroom was originally connected to one of the additional 3 bedrooms. This could likely be easily reverted back to an adjoining room, suitable for a nursery, office, or sitting room. Three large bedrooms with closets and an additional full bath complete this floor. This home was converted to gas heat and has a newer roof (2015), new gutters (2024), and a number of new windows. All of this within walking distance of the museum, playgrounds, the Wyomissing Parks trail system, Pickleball (but not so close that the noise is a nuisance!), Berks Catholic High School, churches, restaurants, the hospital, etc.!
Sold
$270,000
1010 Old Wyomissing Rd, West Reading, PA 19611
4beds
2,755sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1875
1.04 Acres lot
$278,600 Zestimate®
$98/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: July 18, 2024 at 02:09am
Listed by:
Melissa Lease 484-824-5555,
Century 21 Gold
Bought with:
Ansa Sama, RS202071L
Realty One Group Exclusive
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: PABK2044184

Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
Basement
- Area: 0
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Refrigerator, Washer, Electric Water Heater
- Laundry: In Basement
Features
- Attic, Ceiling Fan(s), Formal/Separate Dining Room, Primary Bath(s), Plaster Walls
- Flooring: Tile/Brick, Wood
- Basement: Garage Access,Unfinished
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Stone
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,755
- Total interior livable area: 2,755 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,755
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: Garage Faces Front, Attached, Driveway
- Attached garage spaces: 2
- Uncovered spaces: 2
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Exterior features: Sidewalks
- Pool features: None
Lot
- Size: 1.04 Acres
- Features: Wooded
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 18530646159938
- Zoning: R-1
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Traditional
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Stone
- Foundation: Other
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1875
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 100 Amp Service
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: West Reading
- Subdivision: Wyomissing Park
- Municipality: READING CITY
Other
Other facts
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Ownership: Fee Simple
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